Clara
After Prince Gideon saw the pregnancy test, his attitude towards me changed. His touch was careful and his voice was gentle.
He insisted on escorting me from my room to the kitchens, and back to my room when my duties were finished. I realized he was protecting me from the other servants.
I knew he thought I was pregnant. Why else would he suddenly show so much concern for someone he despised?
I tried to maintain a polite distance from the prince. I could not stop him from walking me to my room. I did keep my hands folded together, so that I would not touch him.
I remembered my promise to myself and to Nora. I would not do anything to hurt her. I would not encourage Prince Gideon’s new found kindness.
I sat on my bed, alone in my room. I held the test in my hands. I had not
